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Donald Trump vowed to continue military action against Iran as he declared the nation to be the ‘loser of the Middle East’ following Iran’s apology to Middle East neighbours
Trump threatens Iran will be “hit very hard” as Middle East conflict escalates
- Donald Trump has issued a chilling warning that Iran “will be hit very hard” today as the Middle East conflict escalates.
- The US President branded Iran the “loser of the Middle East” after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring countries. He stated: “I deem it necessary to apologise to neighbouring countries that were attacked.”
- Trump claimed Iran had “apologised and surrendered” following “relentless U.S. and Israeli attack”. In a fiery Truth Social post, he declared: “Iran is no longer the ‘Bully of the Middle East,’ they are, instead, ‘THE LOSER OF THE MIDDLE EAST.'”
- The Iranian leader’s apology came as intense fighting continued across the region on Saturday morning. Repeated attacks hit Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
- Dubai International Airport was forced to evacuate passengers into train tunnels after blasts were heard. Emirates briefly suspended all flights before resuming operations later that morning.
- US officials warned of an imminent bombing campaign that would be “the most intense yet” in the week-long conflict.
- READ THE FULL STORY: Trump warns Iran of ‘complete destruction and certain death’ as war tensions rise
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